Community Education Programs

Registration Information

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• Registration for Fall, 2008 begins Friday, September 12. The Fall Session is Monday, September 29 - Thursday, November 6.
• Full payment, including all material fees and a $3.00 per student transaction fee, is required at time of registration.
• REGISTER ONLINE: Online registration is preferred and is available at www.boiselearns.org. You will receive a printable electronic receipt.
• Mail: Print and complete one registration form for each individual registering for a class or classes. Mail the full payment, including material and transaction fees to:
        Boise School District
        Community Education
        8169 W. Victory Road
        Boise, ID 83709
  Payment may be made by check or money order payable to Boise School District Community Education, or by MasterCard, Visa or debit card.
• Fax: Faxed registrations are accepted with Mastercard, Visa, or debit card. Complete the registration form and fax to 208.854.4014.
• In Person: Complete a registration form and deliver it with full payment to the Boise School District Community Education Office at the District Service Center, 8169 W. Victory Road. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday unless the Center is closed for holidays.
• Phone registrations will NOT be accepted.

WHEN ARE CLASSES HELD?

• Classes begin the week of Monday, September 29, 2008 and end on Thursday, November 6, 2008.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS?

• The cost is $7.50 per instructional hour, not to exceed $45.00, plus any material fees and a required $3.00 transaction fee per student.
• See individual class descriptions for class fees.
• All class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
• Material and transaction fees are non refundable if a student drops a class.
• Students in a hardship situation may apply for a scholarship to cover tuition fees (see below).
• A student may register for any class when space is available.
• Depending on space availability, a $5.00 on-site registration fee will be charged per student when registering at a school site for a class.

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WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?

• Full payment, including all material fees and a $3.00 transaction fee, charged per student, is required at time of registration: MasterCard, Visa, Discover or debit card preferred.

CAN I SIGN UP ON SITE?

• A student may register anytime online until a class is full. Online registration is recommended.
• A $5.00 on-site registration fee will be charged, per student, when registering at a school site.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PAYMENT IS DECLINED BY THE BANK OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY?

• A non-sufficient fund (NSF) check will be charged a $25.00 service fee.
• If a NSF check is received, a student may not participate in a class until both the NSF charge and the registration fees are paid by cash or money order to the Community Education office staff.
• If a credit or debit card is declined, a student may not participate in a class until the registration fees and a $5.00 service fee are paid by cash or money order to the Community Education office.

ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS OR HARDSHIP SITUATIONS?

• A scholarship may be available for a youth or an adult who experiences hardship. Eligibility guidelines are the same as those used for the Boise School District Free or Reduced Meal Program.
• Scholarship applications, available online or by calling the Community Education Office, must be submitted with the class registration form.
  • If your family has qualified for the Free or Reduced Meal Program, complete and submit this form.
  • Other hardship scholarship applicants must complete and submit this form.
• A scholarship will only be awarded for one (1) class per session per student. Students are responsible for material and transaction fees.
• Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students on a first come, first served basis, dependent on the amount of scholarship funding available for the current class session.
• Students will be informed whether they have been awarded a scholarship within two (2) business days of receipt of their application. Recipients will be required to pay the $3.00 transaction fee and any material fees for their class within two (2) business days of being awarded a scholarship.

DO I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?

• If you register online, you will be provided an electronic receipt that you can print.
• Students not registering online will only be notified if a class is cancelled or is full. Community Education staff will attempt to reach students via email and/or telephone if a class is cancelled or is full.
• Please keep a copy of your submitted registration form, and schedule your class(es) on your calendar!

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HOW DO I GET A REFUND?

• A refund of class tuition and materials fees will be given if the Community Education office cancels the class or the class is full. Transaction fees are non refundable.
• If a student requests to drop a class at least three (3) business days before the start date of the class or has a documented medical reason, a refund of only the tuition fee will be issued.
• Material and transaction fees will not be refunded.
• Students may print a Refund Request Form. Requests will be processed within 15 business days of receipt by the Community Education office.

WHY WOULD A CLASS BE CANCELLED?

• Classes are not scheduled when Boise Public Schools are closed due to holidays or inservice days.
• Community Education classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Listen to local radio or television stations for information on school closures or call the Community Education office.
• If an instructor becomes ill or has an emergency and needs to cancel or postpone a class, the Community Education office will make every effort to alert students via email or telephone.
• In the above cases, classes will be rescheduled if possible.
• Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be cancelled.

HOW DO I HELP OTHERS ENJOY COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES?

• You can help an adult or youth who experiences hardship participate in classes by adding a tax deductible contribution of $5.00 or more to your registration payment.
• Scholarship donations are not refundable.

MAY I TEACH A CLASS?

• We are always eager for creative and innovative volunteer partners to instruct new class subjects.
• Please visit our Instructors page for detailed information.
• Current instructors have an opportunity to promote their business or commercial venture in the Community Education catalog in the session they are teaching. A business sized ad in our catalog costs $100. Call the Community Education office at 854.4047 for more information.

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Notice of Risk
Participation in a Boise School District Community Education Program physical activity class may be dangerous and cause injury. The Boise School District is not responsible for any injury to a participant/student, nor responsible for any medical, dental, chiropractic or hospital bill related to participation in a Community Education activity.

Photographs/Videotapes
Each participant consents to the use of photographs or videotapes taken of them for future program promotional or marketing materials.

Endorsement Disclaimer
Boise Public Schools Community Education Program and Boise Public Schools are not affiliated with nor endorse the programs of the paid advertisers in its catalog, nor does Boise School District or the elected officials, employees or representatives take responsibility for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the purchase of advertised products or participation in advertised programs.

Boise School District Community Education
8169 W. Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
Phone ~ 208.854.4047
Fax ~ 208.854.4014
Email ~ CommunityEd@BoiseSchools.org